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In this episode, Evelyn LaChapelle, founder of The Weed Lady Gift Shop/lifestyle brand, talks about her mission to be a successful entrepreneur and an advocate for the formerly incarcerated. Then, Dr. C. Nicole Mason, founder of Future Forward Women, discusses the importance, and challenges, of empowering women in America. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support
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Recently named one of the World’s 50 Greatest Leaders by Fortune Magazine, Dr. C. Nicole Mason is President/CEO Emeritus of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR). Having stepped into this role in November 2019, Dr. Mason was the youngest person to lead one of the major inside-the-Beltway think tanks in Washington, D.C., and one of the few women of color to do so.
As one of the nation’s foremost intersectional researchers and scholars, Dr. C. Nicole Mason brings a fresh perspective and a wealth of experience to the Institute for Women’s Policy Research. For the past two decades, Dr. Mason has spearheaded research on issues relating to economic security, pay equity, poverty, women’s issues, and entitlement reforms; policy formation and political participation among women and communities of color, and racial equity. Prior to IWPR, Dr. Mason was the executive director of the Women of Color Policy Network at New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, the nation’s only research and policy center focused on women of color at a nationally ranked school of public administration. She is also an inaugural Ascend Fellow at the Aspen Institute in Washington, D.C.
At the start of the pandemic, she coined the term she-cession to describe the disproportionate impact of employment and income losses on women. Dr. Mason is the author of Born Bright: A Young Girl’s Journey from Nothing to Something in America (St. Martin’s Press) and has written hundreds of articles on women, poverty, and economic security. Her writing and comment… Read More
Cannabis Enrtrepreneur / Professional Speaker
Evelyn LaChapelle. In 2013, Evelyn found herself facing adversity, convicted on three charges related to her minor role in a marijuana distribution operation. Despite a challenging period that led to an 87-month prison sentence, Evelyn emerged stronger and determined to make a positive impact.
Today, Evelyn is a driving force in the legal cannabis industry, utilizing her professional position to advocate for restorative justice. As the proud owner and founder of The Weed Lady gift shop and lifestyle brand, she is on a mission to normalize cannabis consumption and create opportunities for the formerly incarcerated to find their path in this evolving industry.
Evelyn's journey is a powerful narrative of both defeat and victory. She is committed to pushing her brand, The Weed Lady, forward with a focus on luxury cannabis essentials, apparel, cannabis delivery, and soon-to-be-released cannabis beverages. Beyond her entrepreneurial ventures, Evelyn is the co-creator of CannaKick-it, the Bay Area's premier cannabis day party. Additionally, she is a founding member of Ladies Loving and Living, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving women post-incarceration.
In 2023, Evelyn took her passion for empowering others to the airwaves with the launch of her own podcast, "Grind Time." This podcast serves as a behind-the-scenes look at becoming an entrepreneur, offering valuable insights and practical advice. Join Evelyn as she helps listeners transform their to-do lists into their did lists, turning dreams into reality.
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